Airport Development Group is your preferred partner for strategic infrastructure development & management in the Northern Territory.
Our Airports
Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and operates 3 airports in the Northern Territory.
Airports
Connecting the Territory and Beyond
ADG owns and operates three key airports across the Northern Territory: Darwin International Airport, Alice Springs Airport, and Tennant Creek Airport.
In 1998, ADG acquired long-term leases for these airports from the Australian Government under the national airport privatisation program. Each lease spans 50 years, with the option to extend for an additional 49 years.

Since 2022, ADG has invested more than $100 million in 145 Territory-based projects at these airports, generating employment across infrastructure, construction, property, environment, education, land management, and the arts.
Airport
Darwin International Airport (DIA)
DIA is the largest airport in the Northern Territory and the Top End’s gateway to Asia and beyond.
Key Features
- Shares its runway with RAAF Base Darwin
- Hosts international, domestic, and cargo terminals
- Offers a variety of retail and hospitality
- ADG has invested more than $11 million in recent terminal upgrades to improve the passenger experience
Airport
Alice Springs Airport (ASA)
ASA connects Australian centres and beyond to the wonders of the Red Centre.
Key Features:
- Connects Central Australia to major hubs nationwide
- Equipped with two runways
- Plays a key role in supporting the
local economy and
tourism in the Red Centre
Airport
Tennant Creek Airport (TCA)
TCA is a small but essential regional airport serving mining operations, Aboriginal communities, and the local population.
Key Features:
- Provides regular connections to Darwin, Katherine, and Alice Springs
- Supports economic and community activity in the Barkly region
- Acts as a critical hub for essential services and remote access
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